Food banks, free groceries and meals in Portland Oregon and Multnomah County.
A number of services are provided by food banks, soup kitchens and free pantries in the Portland Oregon area. Call or stop by a distribution center near you for help. The churches and charities give out free hot meals, boxes of groceries, or other forms of assistance, including baby formula or Meals on Wheels home delivery in Multnomah County. Find details on a free food pantry that may be near you in Multnomah County or Portland OR.
Most sites, including some locations that have a free drive thru food bank, will help not only people in Portland, but also across the entire Multnomah County area of Oregon. Most of the free food pantries are non-profits, and they may be located at churches, Salvation Army, Community Action Agencies, or a number of other charity organizations. Note the regional The Oregon Food Bank coordinates many of the assistance programs in the area, including free Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets in Portland OR.
Of course there is shelf stable food and government commodities, like milk, cheese, protein and bread provided. But other support is also available in Multnomah County to low-income families. Clients can get free personal toiletries, as well as help in applying for food stamps as well as other government programs, such as WIC vouchers or USDA benefits. There is often other food items given out and more on how to get stuff for free.
Where to get free food in Portland OR area and Multnomah County
Alongsiders - Umeus Food Pantry
Address: 2830 NE Flanders Street Portland Oregon 97232. Telephone: (503)232-5155
Free groceries, canned goods, and other hunger prevention resources are provided. Areas served by the charity are zip codes - 97232, 97212, 97213, 97214, and 97215.
Sisters of the Road Cafe
Address: 618 NW Davis St, Portland, OR 97209. Phone number: (503)222-5694
Free hot meals, including at Christmas and Thanksgiving, may be provided by the charity.
St Francis Dining Hall
Address: 330 SE 11th Ave Portland OR 97214. Dial: (503)234-2028
They help feed anyone in need. Free breakfast, lunches or dinners are for the community, including homeless people. Some bag lunches or personal stuff is passed out too.
St Andrew's Episcopal
Address: 7704 N Hereford Ave Portland OR 97203. Phone number to dial for help: (503)247-3511
The areas served by this food pantry include all of Multnomah County Oregon. Get items such as rice, pasta, free USDA commodities such as government cheese and other aid from the Hereford House Food Pantry.
City Team Ministries
Address: 526 SE Grand Ave Portland, Oregon 97214. Phone Number: (503)231-9334
A free hot breakfast and dinner are served. They are open daily to give out free groceries, food, and benefits. The pantry will give out dairy items (such as eggs or yogurt) The homeless can even get blankets or access showers or job counseling.
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
There are multiple locations of this food pantry for the Multnomah County and city of Portland area. Some are below. Each has a free food pantry and soup kitchen. There may be canned or fresh food, hot meals, and paper goods or hygiene supplies. Soup, laundry detergency, cereal, canned meat and more may be passed out to the community. Phone: (503)235-8431 for the nearest location, or learn more on SVDP Multnomah County emergency food programs.
- SVDP St Ignatius - 8101 SE Cornwell St, Portland, OR 97206. Call (503) 235-8431. Please call for appointment to apply for food and case management. Paper products, personal hygiene items, and referrals are combined with free groceries.
- SVDP St Rita 10029 NE Prescott St, Portland, OR 97220-3554. Dial (503) 252-3403. There is a food bank and soup kitchen. The charity also has an on site thrift store for the needy.
- SVDP Holy Redeemer is at 2525 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR 97217. The pantry is at (503) 285-4539
- SVDP St Charles is at 5120 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202. Referrals are needed for free groceries, meals, or clothes. Dial (503) 235-7837
- SVDP St Joseph the Worker has a free food pantry. Canned or fresh items, meats. baby formula and more for low income families. Address is 2310 SE 148th Ave, Portland, OR 97233. Phone (503) 761-8710
Mainspring Portland - FISH Emergency Services
Address: 3500 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220. Phone: (503) 233-5533
Residents of the following area can get help from the pantry. The charity gives out food in Multnomah County to East 92nd and Clackamas. Canned meat, free vegetables or produce, tuna and other healthy, even low-salt food, can be provided.
Oregon Food Bank has additional free food and meal services in Multnomah County and Portland. For the locations of many other food pantries near you, dial 503-282-0555 or the hotline at 503-505-7061. They offer free referrals to assistance programs, charities, and churches across Multnomah County. Whether it is Senior Brown Bag, WIV, or free holiday food (Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas) help is offered. Or learn about public aid too in Oregon and nationwide.
- Not only that, but families facing hunger or with a very low income can be referred to Feeding America - Oregon Metro Food Bank for Multnomah County. There are also government benefits for people with no money or a low-income in Portland OR, such as Summer Food Service Program or WIC - Special Supplemental Nutrition vouchers among others. Find more details on Feeding America Food Bank in Multnomah County.
One H.O.P.E. Food Pantry
5425 NE 27th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97211. Call 734-255-9347
The Food Pantry is open for drive-through and pick up on Saturday from 1 pm-3 pm. They give out food boxes each week as well as serve a hot meal on the 2nd and 4th Saturday.
Portland First United Methodist Church
The program is known as Lift Urban Portland Pantry at 1838 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201. Call (503) 221-1224.
Sandy Community Action Center
38982 Pioneer Blvd, Sandy, OR 97055. Call (503) 668-4746
St. Johns Food Share
Physical location is 8100 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203. Phone: (503) 286-0750
FISH Harvest Share
Address: 1335 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214-3615. Phone number: (503) 233-5533
The emergency food bank is first come first serve (random number system).
Salvation Army Portland region
There are multiple locations. A few are below. Each has a free food pantry, soup kitchen, and holiday meals or services too. This includes free Thanksgiving dinners or Christmas meals. There may also be personal toiletries, financial aid, and case management. Students can get snacks, there are lunches for the homeless and poor, and other food programs. A free food pantry is available for the working poor. They also provide Christmas meals, summer snacks to children, and case management, such as applications to SNAP food stamps. More on Salvation Army food assistance in Portland Oregon area.
St Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church
Address: 120 NE Knott Portland OR 97212. Phone number is : (503)281-5802
St Mark's Lutheran Church
The free food pantry is at 5415 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97206. Phone (503) 777-1443
A free food pantry and soup kitchen are on site. They help the poor, immigrants, and low income. Free food as well as baby formula, Ensure for seniors, cereal, and other items. Also clothes and paper goods.
Hand Up Project
Main address is 4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217. Dial (503) 451-0715
Whether free food, personal toiletries, or clothing, help is offered.
Catholic Charities Social Services
2740 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202. For referrals to food pantries, dial (503) 231-4866
There is a free soup kitchen, pantries, and other resources available. A major focus is on feeding single moms and also migrants in the Portland Oregon region. Continue with Catholic Charity assistance programs in Portland.
JYP Village Gardens
4625 N Trenton St, Portland, OR 97203. Call (503) 943-5633
St Luke Lutheran Church EFB
4595 SW California St, Portland, OR 97219. Dial (503) 246-2325
Prepacked boxes: household, dry and canned goods. Guests are offered a choice of type of meat they prefer, choice of produce and specialty items.
One H.O.P.E. Fellowship - Genesis Community Fellowship
5425 NE 27th Ave, Portland, OR 97211. Call (503) 281-9472
Free food, financial assistance, counseling, and other programs are offered.
St Andre Bessette Catholic Church
Location is 601 W Burnside St, Portland, Oregon 97209. Main number is (503) 228-0746
Free sack lunches and hygiene kits are offered Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays. From time to time other stuff, such as free hygiene kits are given away if they have any. Friday night at 6:30 is a free dinner, with a limited food pantry also open a few days per week.
C3 Church
6120 NE 57th Ave, Portland, Or 97218. Main number is (971) 770-2720
Provides emergency food, as available, to families in need or facing a crisis, including homeless adults. This church provides food boxes, baby formula and some clothing assistance.
Southeast Community Food Pantry
5535 SE Rhone St, Portland, OR 97206-2965. Dial (503) 777-2264
The location gives groceries, hot meals, snacks and more to battle hunger. There are specialty food boxes for seniors over the age of 60 or diabetics. Other support is arranged as well.
Village Gardens - New Columbia Free Food Market
Location is 4625 N Trenton St, Portland, OR 97203. Call for information. (503) 943-5633
There are free groceries, canned and dry goods. Get pasta, bread, dairy, milk, canned fish or chicken and other items.
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Meal Service
147 NW 19th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209. Phone (503) 478-1210
Community meal on Wednesdays; other days, supplemental food supply available.
Groceries for grout at Kenilworth Presbyterian Church
Location is 4028 SE 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97202. Call (503) 235-3977
Esther's Pantry
10202 SE 32nd Ave Ste s 601, Milwaukie, OR 97222. They do support parts of Multnomah County as well. Call (503) 349-4699
Clay Street Table
1314 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201. Main phone: (503) 449-4969
Sunnyside UMC
Address: 3520 SE Yamhill St, Portland, OR 97214. Phone (503) 482-8123
The charity will refer families to Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas meals or food baskets too. The homeless in the region can also stop by for clothing or a hot meal/lunch.
Portland Rescue Mission
Address: 111 W Burnside Portland Oregon 97209. Phone (503) 906-7690
Meals served at 7:00 am and 6:00 pm to the low income, seniors, and homeless. Also learn about job training programs in Multnomah County as well as housing and rent assistance. Free holiday meals are for the homeless in Multnomah County and they also have other bag lunches or dinner boxes.
Blanchet House of Hospitality
Address: 310 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209. Telephone (503) 241-4340
There is a free emergency food pantry as well as soup kitchen. All of Multnomah County is offered. Find everything like hygiene supplies (soap, feminine goods, detergency, etc) as well as canned food like soup, vegetables, tomatoes, meat, dairy, bread, peanut butter and jelly, tuna and so much more.
Union Gospel Mission
Address: 3 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97209. Phone: (503)274-4483
They serve sack lunches and hot meals. Immigrants, the homeless, unemployed and others in the county can get assistance. Volunteers and donations keep the pantry and soup kitchen operating.
People's Bible Church
Church Address: 15 NW 3rd, Portland, OR 97209. Main number is (503) 288-0117
The homebound can also sign up for Meals on Wheels. This can assist senior citizens and others with mobility issues. Other support includes gluten free food, low-salt items, vitamins and protein drinks too.
St. André Bessette Catholic Church
Address: 601 W Burnside St Portland OR 97209. Food pantry phone number - (503)228-0746
Call for food for you and family. Government surplus items and much more are distributed to the needy, seniors, and low income.
Potluck in the Park
Address: 798 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209. Phone: (503)255-7611
This is a soup kitchen. Type of services for the community include hot Meals and Groceries, sandwiches, beverages, and other aid. Free, shelf stable food boxes, cereal, spam and canned meat can be passed out.
Allen Temple Food Pantry
Address: 4214 NE 8th Ave, Portland, OR 97211. Main number is (503) 284-1010
Free fruits, vegetables, and other assistance is offered at the charity. Areas Served include NE Broadway/Ainsworth, NE 42nd/N. Killingsworth
New Hope Missionary Baptist
Address: 3837 N Gantenbein Ave Portland OR 97227. Phone: (503)282-8960
Open last 2 Weds of the month. Drive-thru service for seniors and individuals with disabilities the last Thursday of the month from 9:30-12. The Areas Served by the pantry include North and Northeast Portland.
New Hope Missionary Baptist Harvest Share
Address: 3725 N Gantenbein Ave, Portland, OR 97227-1414. Dial (503) 281-0163
Low income families can be given a box of food, non-perishable goods, referrals, and more.
Sunshine Division
Address of the pantry and clothing center is 687 N Thompson St, Portland OR 97227. Phone (503) 823-2102
The organization will help households with dependents under the age of 19 and single adults receiving SSI disability, SSD or Veteran’s Income. The charity serves residents of Portland. They operate on a first come, first serve basis.
First Baptist Church CMS
Address: 909 SW 11th Ave. Portland OR 97205. Phone: (503)228-7465
St Michael the Archangel
Location and Address: 424 SW Mill St Portland OR 97201. Phone: (503) 228-8629
Food for children, seniors, and the low income. Also get assistance from social services in applying for WIC or SNAP government benefits. Areas Served are NW Hoyt to SW Nevada/W. River to Barbur/405
Sharon Community Services SDA
Address: 5209 NE 22nd Ave, Portland, OR 97211. Phone number to call, or stop by (503) 287-7649
Community services offices are a great place for referrals, advice, and emergency assistance. Crisis assistance can include free groceries and food. Also apply for clothing and perishable items, including Christmas meals and gifts. Areas Served: N and NE Portland
Lift Urban Portland
Food Pantry and Bank Address: 1808 NW Irving St Portland OR 97209. Phone: (503)221-1224
Financial aid is combined with non-perishable or fresh food. There may also be baby formula or diapers for single parents. Areas Served include NW Portland and other area.
First Immanuel Lutheran Church
Address is 1816 NW Irving St, Portland, OR 97209. Call (503) 226-3659
The pantry is first come first serve (random number system)
St Stephen's Episcopal Table
Address: 1432 SW 13th Ave Portland OR 97201. Phone: 503-223-6424
William Temple House
Address: 2023 NW Hoyt St Portland OR 97209. Call the center at (503)226-3021
May be able to partner with national and local food banks, including Angel Food and the Salvation Army.
Multnomah County Department of Human Services
This is a government agency. There is everything from warming centers to free food, information on low cost housing, youth programs, and other resources. Continue with Multnomah County Department of Human Services.
Generous Ventures
Main address is 6148 SE 111th Ave, Portland, OR 97266. Main number is 503-788-0209
The pantry runs a food recovery program, in which canned groceries and staples can be given to the disabled, working poor, senior citizens and others in food poverty.
Clackamas Service Center
Address is 8800 SE 80th Avenue, Portland, OR 97206. Phone 503-771-7914
Volunteers help families in poverty. There may also be small meals for students during the summer. Donations are used to feed families, ranging from the unemployed to working poor. The free pantry can help families up to 4 times per year, twice per month. Fresh bread, pasta, rice, and other free grocery items.
Trinity Lutheran Church
Church Address: 5520 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97218. Main number is (503) 288-6403
Southeast Community Church
Address: 5535 SE Rhone St, Portland, OR 97206. Call for help with food and clothing (503) 777-2264
Clothing also available. Applicants can get surplus USDA commodities, an emergency box of food with rice, bread, and more. The pantry is for SE Portland.
Harvey Scott School Food Pantry
Address: 6700 NE Prescott St Portland Oregon 97218. Phone: (503)282-0555 or (503) 916-6369
Summer snacks and backpacks with weekend meals can be provided to students. The charity has food assistance, clothing, and other financial assistance programs.
Nazarene Ministries of Help
Address: 5805 SE Gladstone St. Portland Oregon 97206. Phone: (503)777-9039.
The food distribution is for low income families in 97206, 97266,97215, and the 97216 zip code. Produce and other perishables available.
All Saints Episcopal
Address: 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd Portland OR 97202. Telephone: (503) 777-3829
The church has meals, a daily Soup Kitchen, and more.
EMO NE Emergency Food Program
Address: 4800 NE 72nd Ave Portland OR 97218. Phone: (503)284-5470
A soup kitchen is also on site, including for the homeless.
Impact Northwest (SE) Community Basket
Address: 10055 E Burnside St Portland OR 97216. Phone: (503) 721-1740
A leading poverty fighting organization in Multnomah County. Apply for USDA programs such as TEFAP - Emergency Food Assistance Program, brown bag lunches for seniors, free school lunches, and other benefits.
Crossroads Cupboard
Address: 2407 NE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220. Telephone number is (503) 257-9194
The non-profit has Food Boxes, summer lunches, and emergency aid for distribution.
Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization
Address: 10401 NE Glisan St. Portland OR 97220. 10301 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97220-4013. Call (503) 234-1541
They have a free food bank and other social services. Learn about WIC or SNAP food stamp applications for households in poverty. Or apply for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) from the federal government, cash aid, and other benefits.
Portland Adventist Community Services
Address: 11020 NE Halsey St Portland OR 97220. Phone: (503)252-8500
Food Boxes, Christmas meals and gifts, food stamps site, and more.
Peninsula Open Bible Church Community Basket
Address: 8825 N Peninsular Ave Portland OR 97217. Telephone(503) 249-6827
A number of perishable food items are distributed, including breads, meats, and frozen foods. Also provides meals around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Hope House Food Bank
3837 N Gantenbein Ave, Portland, Oregon 97227. Call (503) 282-8960
Francis Center
Address: 6535 SE 82nd Ave Portland OR 97266. Phone: (503)775-6784
A food pantry offers non-perishable items, such as soup, canned fruits, rice, and more. Areas Served: include zip codes of 97206, 97215, 97266, 97290
Neighborhood House Senior Food Box Program
Address: 7780 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219. Phone: (503)246-1663
Program serves seniors and individuals with disabilities. There are also free food boxes as well as Meals on Wheels for the elderly, homebound and disabled in the service area. Or get ensure, surplus USDA commodities, or sign up for recreational activities.
University Park SDA
Primary address: 4007 N Alaska St Portland Oregon 97203. Phone: (503) 289-8792
Can provide emergency food boxes, clothing, and maybe even limited amounts of help to pay bills.
University Park SDA Harvest Share
Address: 4007 N Alaska St, Portland, OR 97203. Dial (503) 289-8792
The charity will distribute fresh produce to low income families with children.
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